Hospital Unit Secretary: Calm, Coordinated Admin Support

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary to support hospital unit operations, ensuring smooth communication and efficient administrative processes. The role requires strong organization, diligence, and the ability to handle confidential information with care.

Responsibilities include facilitating data entry, managing inquiries from staff and the public, and supporting overall patient care coordination while maintaining HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; certification in medical office administration preferred.
• Experience using computers to enter data or process information.
• Experience working with the public; customer service experience.
• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication and administrative operations within the unit.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Support coordination within the healthcare team to improve patient care delivery.

Skills

Data entry

Customer service

Confidentiality

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Unit Secretary to support hospital unit operations, ensuring smooth communication and efficient administrative processes. The role requires strong organization, diligence, and the ability to handle confidential information with care.

Responsibilities include facilitating data entry, managing inquiries from staff and the public, and supporting overall patient care coordination while maintaining HIPAA compliance.